決定とコントロール - 力と義務

力と義務に関する英語のイディオム、例えば "角に追い詰められる" や "義務の呼び声" に飛び込んでください。

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to [force] {one's} hand [句]

to leave someone no choice but to do something they would not do otherwise

Ex: The leaking of confidential information forced the company's hand, compelling them to address the issue publicly.

to [put] the squeeze on {sb} [句]

to make someone do something by putting them under pressure, especially to get money from them

Ex: The loan shark put the squeeze on him , threatening violence if he did n't repay the borrowed money immediately .

to [clip] {one's} wings [句]

to reduce or restrain a person's freedom, influence, or authority

Ex: The strict curfew and constant surveillance effectively clipped the teenagers' wings, limiting their freedom to explore and socialize.

to [have] {sb} over a barrel [句]

to place someone in a situation in which they have no choice but to accept one's offer or request

Ex: The unscrupulous landlord had the tenants over a barrel, raising the rent exorbitantly with no alternative affordable housing options available.

to [crack] the whip [句]

to make use of one's power or authority to force someone to work harder or behave better

Ex: The new manager cracked the whip in the office , implementing strict rules and tight deadlines to improve productivity and efficiency .

to [be] boxed into a corner [句]

to be placed in a problematic situation to which there is no favorable solution

Ex: The company's financial troubles left them boxed into a corner, with limited options but to downsize and restructure.

to [scrape] (the bottom of|) the barrel [句]

to have no option but to make use of people or things of very poor quality

Ex: The company was desperate to hire new employees and had to scrape the barrel , resorting to candidates with minimal qualifications and experience .

{one's} hands [are] tied [文]

used to say that one's freedom in action is limited by a rule or law

Ex: The manager wanted to give the employee a raise, but the company's financial constraints meant that her hands were tied.

to [go] through the motions [句]

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

Ex: After the breakup , she continued to attend social events but just went through the motions , feeling empty inside .

the call of duty [句]

the feeling or belief that one must do or accomplish something

Ex: When disaster struck , the firefighters responded to the call of duty , risking their lives to save others .

to [make] a virtue of necessity [句]

to get an advantage from doing something that is forced upon one

Ex: After their flight was canceled , the couple decided to make a virtue of necessity and turned their unexpected staycation into a memorable adventure exploring their own city .

{one's} way or the highway [文]

used to say that someone has two options, either accept what has been said or leave it be

Ex: The manager 's leadership style was " my way or the highway , " leaving little room for collaboration or input from the team .

ball and chain [句]

something that limits or takes away one's freedom to do what one wants

Ex: He often referred to his demanding job as the ball and chain that prevented him from pursuing his true passions .

marching orders [名詞]

行進命令

Ex: After the disappointing sales results , the CEO gave the marketing team their marching orders to come up with a new and innovative campaign .

失望的な販売結果の後、CEOはマーケティングチームに新しい革新的なキャンペーンを考案するための行進命令を与えた。

no strings attached [文]

offered or provided without any hidden agendas, requirements, or consequences

Ex: The company offered a free trial of their software with no strings attached , allowing users to test it without any obligations or commitments .

決定とコントロール
制御下にある	制御不能	コントロールを失う	責任を負う
力と義務	Obedience	選択と決定	決断力
優柔不断	Dependency